Myntende Pledge

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I will not accept money from military or defence sources, be they private or government.

I will actively promote public understanding and enjoyment of science.

I will critically examine and respectfully question the work and opinions of others.

I will encourage and nurture those with less experience than myself.

I will daily remind myself why I started to study science.

I will consider my subject on all length and time scales.

I will not tolerate sloppy thinking, overblown results, deliberate obfuscation, or poor presentation.

I will consider the ethical implications of all work I undertake.

I will not seek only topics with guaranteed success.

I will remember that good science depends on clear and reasoned thinking but not on authority.